The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Hunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Reading Road, Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0QY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Woodcote Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodcote Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodcote Primary School?
Woodcote Primary School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodcote Primary School take?
Woodcote Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodcote Primary School?
Woodcote Primary School is in Reading, RG8 0QY, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodcote Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodcote Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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